It's showtime!
This weekend the kids and I were excited to hop over to the Detroit Institute of Arts to catch the 2015 New York International Children's Film Festival at the Detroit Film Theatre. The films were originally shown in NYC, and the museum showcases a selection of these films for young audiences in Detroit.
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This weekend the kids and I were excited to hop over to the Detroit Institute of Arts to catch the 2015 New York International Children's Film Festival at the Detroit Film Theatre. The films were originally shown in NYC, and the museum showcases a selection of these films for young audiences in Detroit.
But wait- There's More! Click 'Read More' to get the full scoop... ↓↓↓
The festival began in 1997 as a way to encourage and support film for children starting from the age of 3- spanning through the teen years. The festival aims to give attendees an appreciation for the arts.
We opened the heavy brass doors that led into the museum and purchased our tickets. We were directed downstairs to the theatre. We walked through the hallways and visited some favorite exhibitions. "Scary masks" topped the list today; Halloween is fast approaching, after all.
We eventually made our way to the theatre. The girls' anticipation grew as the ushers ripped our tickets and directed us upstairs- through the restored Crystal Gallery Cafe on the balcony level. We received a program detailing the event and the kids ran into the theatre.
Posh and opulent would best describe this awesome space. The seats were so unique- a deep blue, and very comfy I might add. After some exploration, the kids decided they wanted to grab seats upstairs in the upper balcony. It was a great spot to watch the movies, and I doubt there is a bad seat in the house.
The audience was smattered with children. I have to compliment every single kid in attendance; they all behaved impressively. Not a peep from anyone, except a laugh.
We viewed over a dozen shorts- animated tales, poignant documentaries and imaginative shorts that really allowed everyone to lose themselves in the stories. The films were diverse and created by filmmakers from around the globe. After the show, we selected our faves. Some hits were: Miniscule: The Private Life of Insects; France, Me and My Moulton; Norway and Mythopolis; Czech Republic.
My 4 year old enjoyed the films, even though she couldn't read the subtitles. She was entranced until a documentary, Layla's Melody (Afghanistan), was shown. However, my other daughter and I were fully engaged in this heart-wrenching film and it really made an impact on her as she continued to ask question after question about the little girls in the film, Layla, and the things she must continuously endure, and overcome, in her life in Kabul.
We eventually made our way to the theatre. The girls' anticipation grew as the ushers ripped our tickets and directed us upstairs- through the restored Crystal Gallery Cafe on the balcony level. We received a program detailing the event and the kids ran into the theatre.
Posh and opulent would best describe this awesome space. The seats were so unique- a deep blue, and very comfy I might add. After some exploration, the kids decided they wanted to grab seats upstairs in the upper balcony. It was a great spot to watch the movies, and I doubt there is a bad seat in the house.
The audience was smattered with children. I have to compliment every single kid in attendance; they all behaved impressively. Not a peep from anyone, except a laugh.
We viewed over a dozen shorts- animated tales, poignant documentaries and imaginative shorts that really allowed everyone to lose themselves in the stories. The films were diverse and created by filmmakers from around the globe. After the show, we selected our faves. Some hits were: Miniscule: The Private Life of Insects; France, Me and My Moulton; Norway and Mythopolis; Czech Republic.
My 4 year old enjoyed the films, even though she couldn't read the subtitles. She was entranced until a documentary, Layla's Melody (Afghanistan), was shown. However, my other daughter and I were fully engaged in this heart-wrenching film and it really made an impact on her as she continued to ask question after question about the little girls in the film, Layla, and the things she must continuously endure, and overcome, in her life in Kabul.
Thank you to the DIA for bringing this international event into Detroit for everyone to enjoy. See you next year!
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